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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… contractors.” Attorney General Schneiderman charged Charles Angelillo, Jr., 40, and his wife, Carol Angelillo, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… brings the state pension fund’s holdings in Israel bonds to $267.8 million. “New York state’s pension fund buys Israel … of our investments there,” DiNapoli said. “In addition to providing a steady return for our pension fund’s members, … that so many other public funds have stepped forward to purchase bonds and support Israel, the only democratic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million
… by contracted providers can result in waste of needed funds for supportive housing,” DiNapoli said. “It’s a concern … covers about 75 percent of this contract. The bulk of the funds pay for Single Room Occupancy housing at the Prince …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-millionDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… that the absence of electronic visit verification data alone may not indicate that the underlying claim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… by 71 percent during March, April and May compared to a year earlier. “New York City’s bars and restaurants are the … the industry. The city’s decision to extend outdoor dining year-round to help keep restaurants afloat is a step in the … assistance, a majority of restaurants may face closure by year’s end. This is a critical time for the culinary capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… landscape the site. “This is an important collaboration with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park to convert a … to come,” Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said. “I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his efforts to assist … this parcel to open space. This is a great example of how residents can benefit when governments work together – in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… and more than $11 million in restitution. In 2015 alone, the collaboration has resulted in a prison sentence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year. “School districts are feeling the impact of a historically low tax levy limit,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capThe Proposed Framework for Federal Tax Changes, A New York Perspective, October 2017
New Yorkers have a big stake in all aspects of the debate over the federal tax revisions proposed by the Trump Administration.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-tax-changes-2017.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… Recession in 2009, the city has added more than 620,000 jobs. During that time, those employed in office settings have grown by 15 percent, or 202,000 jobs. Together, the business services sector (which includes … sector accounted for 87 percent of the growth in office jobs. Office jobs now account for 1.5 million, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-nyc-office-jobs-and-space-growing-amid-record-economic-expansionEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… incorrectly reported. Further, the fifth development, Big Six Towers, incorrectly calculated the surcharge for 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… This included $53,000 in voucher payments and $49,000 in payroll payments. In addition, DiNapoli's staff was able to … by the village board to receive funds, make bank deposits, sign village checks, maintain the village accounting records and process payroll with little oversight. For a copy of the report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and … opportunities over a four-year period, according to a report released today. Auditors identified another $361 … financial oversight functions. In state fiscal year 2015-2016, the Division of the Budget projects Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making … of millions of dollars slip away,” DiNapoli said. “While I am gratified that DOH is improving its collection … them ineligible for rebates. For example, on one claim where Medicaid actually paid $25,553, DOH could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… associated with forming those partnerships, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good … partnerships based on experience in other states, but we have to ensure public assets are not squandered and taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… was the only city in “moderate fiscal stress” with a score of 58.3. Last year, Amsterdam was ranked in “significant fiscal stress” with a score of 75. The villages of Addison (Steuben County) and … in “susceptible to fiscal stress” last year but jumped in score this year with Addison going from 53.8 to 61.7 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… enterprise or attempted by either New York or New Jersey alone. PANYNJ conceives, builds, operates, and maintains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-andDiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… monitoring system creates an overall fiscal stress score which classifies whether a district is in “significant … of 40 percentage points or more in their fiscal stress score. DiNapoli’s report also highlighted: Regions with the … cities later this year. The monitoring system does not score New York City. For a list of school districts in fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… in New York with non-calendar fiscal years, including the “Big 4” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stress